Balance and Barbells

Author: Kayla Durck

New episodes every Friday!Balance and Barbells is for women looking to become 1% better each day and to improve their health and fitness journey. Your host Kayla Durck, is an online personal trainer and fitness coach. Her goal is to make fitness accessible for everyone while living a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. Balance Barbells discusses fitness, routines, and everything in between. Bringing you weekly episodes that dive deep into all things health and fitness and becoming the best version of yourself. Our motto: Be authentically you and become better each day. 
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Macros 101: Everything You Need to Know For Tracking
Episode 44
Thursday, 20 November, 2025

In this week's episode, I am putting on my coaching hat and breaking down macronutrients and everything you need to know to get started with tracking, advance your tracking, or just expand your knowledge around macros. 00:00 Understanding Macros: The Basics02:35 Aligning Nutrition with Goals04:50 The Importance of Protein07:28 Portion Control and Mindful Eating09:23 Common Challenges in Macro Tracking11:29 The Role of Macronutrients13:57 Avoiding Common Macro Mistakes15:56 Understanding Protein and Meal Planning18:50 Strategies for Effective Macro Tracking24:39 First Steps in Macro Tracking28:15 Mindset Shift: Using Macros as a ToolListen to this week's subscriber-only episode: How To Stay Fit Through the Holidays (Without Starting Over in January) Free Macro CalculationJoin Fitmas - Black Friday SaleWatch on YouTubeShare feedback/send fanmailGet the Transformation Roadmap - The 10 part series to building your plan to lose fat and build muscle mass. Join the free groupAll links The question is not whether you can do it. The real question is whether you want to keep doing it alone or if you are ready for a plan built around you, your lifestyle, and designed to finally deliver results. You know what to do, but let's make sure it works for your goals. → Apply for my 1:1 Transformation Program - Spots are limited; currently enrolling. Support the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest